15-MINUTE HIGH PROTEIN NOODLE RECIPE WITH CRUMBLY TOFU
The broad beans (peas or edamame beans) and tofu give this dish a correct vegan protein kick! If you happen to’re utilizing egg primarily based noodles, you’ll pack much more protein into this fast, straightforward and scrumptious lunch!
Preparation time: quarter-hour
Serves: 1-2
INGREDIENTS
2 spring onions, chopped
50g cooked broad beans, peas or edamame beans
140g agency tofu, crumbled
1tbs + 1 tsp tamari sauce
1 tsp of vegetable oil for frying
a handful of spinach or spring greens, roughly chopped (non-compulsory)
65g rice noodles (I used these)
water for boiling
For the noodle sauce
3tbs teriyaki sauce (I used this one)
1/2 tsp mirin
1 tsp sesame oil
To FINISH OFF (non-compulsory)
2 tbs of sesame seeds
a handful of crushed peanuts (non-compulsory)
1-2 tbs chilli flakes or chopped chillis (or extra to style, non-compulsory)
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop your spring onions, put aside.
Choose and weigh your most popular legume, and put aside. If you happen to’re utilizing edamame or broad beans, be sure that the shells/skins are eliminated. Together with these will give your noodle dish a protein increase!
Press your tofu to take away the excess liquid. then crumble it up so it resembles the feel of scrambled egg. You are able to do this by hand or by utilizing a fork. Combine your tofu together with your tamari sauce.
Subsequent, place a non-stick frying pan over a medium excessive warmth. Add your vegetable oil after which the marinated tofu. Pan fry shortly till it simply begins to brown additional. Set the frying pan with the tofu apart.
Convey a pot of water to boil. As soon as the water is piping scorching, add the noodles and prepare dinner for not more than 1 minute (longer in the event you’re utilizing egg noodles or thicker noodles by which occasion, please seek advice from the bundle for directions, barely undercooking them (as you’ll be cooking them once more with the opposite substances shortly). Take away instantly and pour chilly water over the noodles to cease them from cooking additional.
Within the non stick frying pan with the tofu, add your cooked noodles, your spring onions, beans (or peas), spinach (if utilizing) and your noodle sauce. Combine till mixed (not more than 1-2 minutes) and your noodles tackle a lightweight brown color from the sauce. If wanted add one other 1/2 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce. It’s right here the place your noodles shall be totally cooked, however watch to not stir too lengthy as it could possibly trigger your noodles to go soggy.
Serve instantly and prime with sesame seeds, crushed nuts and chilli to style!
P.S. I additionally added a couple of micro coriander greens, however truthfully this isn’t mandatory!
On the lookout for extra noodle recipes? Why not attempt THIS straightforward vegan tofu satay bowl or THIS heat Japanese noodle salad.
